2008 Lexus RX Hybrid Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, 4% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The spare tire came loose, dragged and ultimately disengaged from the under carriage of my car while driving on a four-lane hwy. Thankfully, it did not kill anyone. Also, thank goodness it didn't get caught under my rear tire causing me to have an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10788801, filed 2015-11, 100,000 miles“While driving back home from a road trip I noticed that the steering wheel started to shake and I heard a knocking noise. I was driving approximately 50-60mph. I slowed down and tried to pull over but before I could do so, my front passenger wheel (the entire rim and tire) broke off of the car. Luckily I had enough momentum and was able to pull the car over safely to the grassy shoulder. I purchased my car used back in 2012 and it only had 28,000 miles on it. This vehicle has always been serviced at a Lexus dealership (by the previous owners and by myself since I purchased the vehicle). …”
NHTSA complaint #10667044, filed 2014-12, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept…
- 10177780Jun 23, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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